Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 837.00/1257

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American Legation,
Habana, March 22, 1917, 11 p.m.

Commander Eagle at Manati, Oriente Province, forwards petition of rebels that locality for supervision elections by the United States. Also petition from numbers Americans at Bartle and Galvi for protection. These consider imminent danger and say property being wantonly destroyed. They hear that next Sunday set for renewed attacks.

Manati Sugar Company wishes troops protect cane field and railroad bridges.

I have notified Eagle position of the Government of the United States as to elections and informed Cuban Government fear of American colonists.

Gonzales